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Podcaster Sparks Outrage with 'Grieving Widow' Meme

11/3/2025

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Kyle Kulinsky, a left-wing podcaster, faced backlash for sharing a meme mocking Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The meme called Erika Kirk a "fake grieving widow grifter," drawing outrage from Anna Khachiyan (podcaster) and Charles C. W. Cooke (conservative columnist).
Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10.
Erika Kirk became chief executive officer of Turning Point USA amid criticism of her public mourning.

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Kyle Kulinsky, a left-wing podcaster, faced backlash for sharing a meme mocking Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The meme called Erika Kirk a "fake grieving widow grifter," drawing outrage from Anna Khachiyan (podcaster) and Charles C. W. Cooke (conservative columnist).
Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10.
Erika Kirk became chief executive officer of Turning Point USA amid criticism of her public mourning.